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Qualification Code: SIT30216 | CRICOS Course Code: 096205D

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a range of well-developed retail travel or wholesale sales and operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to coordinate travel services. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in the retail travel or tour wholesale sector for employers that cover or specialise in leisure, corporate, domestic or international sales.

This course is particularly targeted at those:

• Individuals who seeking to build a broad range of skills including with specialised managerial skills and knowledge of industry to coordinate planning and the safe delivery of operations.
• Individuals who would like to learn to operate with autonomy and are be responsible for making business decisions
• Individuals who need the knowledge and skills required to work as a skilled operator using a broad range of event skills combined with sound knowledge of industry operations.
• Individuals who would like to learn to operate with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve problems
• Also have some supervisory responsibilities and need to plan, monitor and evaluate the work of team members.

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The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has appointed Business Institute of Australia as their  Preferred Accredited Training Provider . The AFTA is the peak industry body for the travel industry. Business Institute of Australia is the accredited training provider to receive such an endorsement for travel and tourism courses from the AFTA.

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Entry Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or over; AND
• Have completed Year 11 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
• International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

Course Duration:

52 weeks. Full-time, 20 hours per week.

Qualification Awarded:

At the successful completion of this course the participant will receive an Certificate III in Travel SIT30216. Those students who do not complete this course or who are deemed not yet competent in units will still receive a Statement of Attainment for all units completed.

Career outcomes:

Attainment of this qualification may enable the participant to fill positions in call centre sales agent, corporate/cruise consultant, customer service agent, domestic travel consultant, incentive coordinator, international travel consultant, mobile travel consultant, online travel consultant, reservations sales agent or wholesale consultant.

Pathways for further study:

After achieving this qualification candidates may choose to undertake studies at Diploma level.

Course Structure

This qualification is made up of 17 units of competency (14 core units and 3 elective units).

14 Core Units

SITTIND001 SITXCOM002 SITTTSL005 SITTTSL002 SITTTSL010 SITTTSL003 SITTTSL004 SITTTSL006 SITTTSL012 SITTTSL009 SITTTSL013 SITTTSL008 SITXCCS006 SITXWHS001

Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry Show social and cultural sensitivity Sell tourism products and services Access and interpret product information Use a computerised reservations or operations system Provide advice on international destinations Provide advice on Australian destinations Prepare quotations Construct normal international airfares Process travel-related documentation Construction promotional international airfares Book suppliers products and services Provide service to customers Participate in safe work practices

3 Elective Units

SITTTSL011 BSBCMM211 SITTTSL016

Source airfares for domestic flights Apply communication skills Provide specialist advice on cruises

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This course provides skills and knowledge for students to be competent in a range of well-developed international retail travel sales and operational skills. It includes technical subjects related to fares and ticketing.

Targeting the practical aspects and employability skills for the travel industry, this program will interest those wishing to work in a:

• Retail travel agency
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Study length.

Full Time: 3 terms (approx. 9 month/s)

Part Time*: 6 terms (approx. 1.5 year/s)

* Part-time option only available for domestic students.

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Successful completion of Australian Year 9 or equivalent.

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This Course requires you to be at an Intermediate English Level or have completed the English Proficiency Skills test with an Overall Minimum Pass Rate.

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Nothing beats taking a break from the grind of everyday life and heading off to an exotic location, and the tourism industry specialises in making those great adventures memorable for all the right reasons! If you’d like to play a role in this fun and exciting industry, read on and find out how to get into tourism through one of the many tourism courses available nation-wide.

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What is tourism.

The tourism industry encompasses every element involved in supporting a trip away from home, regardless of whether it’s for business or pleasure. It includes everything from accommodation, transportation, tours and recreational activities through to a wide range of entertainment services.

Roles in tourism can include anything from working on a cruise ship, managing a resort and leading tours through to teaching people how to surf, writing about travel destinations or organising the many details involved in those amazing trips.

Tourism in Australia

Australia is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations with more than 7.4 million people having visited in 2015 alone. Our travel and tourism industry employs over 580,800 people (approximately 5% of the entire workforce) and this vibrant industry contributes more than $47.5 billion towards the national economy each year.

Australia’s most popular tourist destinations are the cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, along with natural highlights such as the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and the Great Ocean Road.

Tourism Courses

Travel and tourism are one of Australia’s most competitive industries, so to get far in this sector you will need the backing of quality education. Whether your dream is to become a travel agent, resort manager or tour operator, you’ll find a tourism course to suit your needs right here, regardless of the study method you’re after; online or in class.

Certificate level travel and tourism courses provide a great introduction to the industry and are an ideal pathway into entry-level roles, such as travel consultant, online travel agent and tour desk consultant. These nationally recognised programs are best known for teaching a wide range of practical skills, for example, a Certificate II in Tourism teaches how to use industry software, prepare travel itineraries and providing quality travel advice.

Diploma level courses are a great fit for those interested in management roles as they provide knowledge in how to deliver high-level customer service, coordinate complex travel operations and will get you up to speed on the latest tools and technologies impacting the industry. With a Diploma of Tourism under your belt, you’ll be ready for roles including travel agent, tour operations manager and visitor information centre manager.

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If you are a tourism professional looking to upgrade your skills or have plans to start your own business, you’ll be well served by a bachelor degree, such as the Bachelor of Tourism. Not only will you learn the basics of tourism strategy, policy and management, but you’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of niche elements such as cultural and eco-tourism, both of which are aspects of the industry set to boom. By completing a bachelor degree you can expect to thrive in roles ranging from tourism manager to regional tourism coordinator.

Studying tourism through TAFE can come with plenty of benefits, as not only will you receive a wide range of support every step of the way, but both in-class and online study options are widely available across the country. Your credentials will also be widely recognised, whether you take hospitality courses in Sydney, a diploma of travel and tourism in Brisbane or a travel agent course online.

Career Prospects in Tourism

A career in Australia’s tourism industry is as close as you can get to a future-proof profession, because not only do we live in one of the most beautiful countries on earth but people will always be looking for tourist-friendly destinations to relax and unwind on holidays.

It’s expected that as many as 25,000 tourism professionals will be employed across the country within the next three years.

Is a Career in Tourism Right for You?

To do well in tourism you need to be the ultimate people person, because not only will you be dealing with people every day, but you’ll be helping them plan some of the most exciting and important highlights of their year.

You’ll need to be extremely organised, possess quality communication skills, and know a great deal about a wide variety of destinations, not to mention have a knack for getting people excited about their trips.

Tourism is also a great career choice for those that love to travel, as you will have the opportunity to live and work in some of the most beautiful parts of Australia and perhaps even overseas.

Are you ready to carve out a successful career in one of Australia’s most vibrant sectors? If so, you will love travel and tourism. Get your career off and running today by signing up for one of the many travel courses advertised here at tafecourses.com.au

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SIT30222 / SIT30122

Certificate III in Travel incorporating Certificate III in Tourism

Kick start your career in tourism and travel with this entry-level dual qualification. Work in sales, or become a tour coordinator or marine tourism assistant.

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Start your career in tourism and travel with this entry-level dual qualification, which will set you up to work across a number of strong-growth industries such as tourism, business, and events.

This course will give you the skills you need to provide advice on domestic and international destinations, provide visitor information, prepare quotes, and book supplier products and services. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals are the best in the business and will give you the tools you need to get ahead.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to become an international corporate or online travel consultant, a reservation sales agent for a tour operator, or work in a visitor information centre or as a marine tourism assistant. It will also give you the foundation skills to complete further studies in this field.

What can I do?

• Cellar Door Salesperson and Guide
• Inbound Tour Coordinator
• Marine Tourism Assistant
• Visitor Information Officer
• Reservations Sales Agent
• International Corporate or Online Travel Consultant
• Reservation Sales Agent (Tour Operator)

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SIT30222 / SIT30122 Certificate III in Travel incorporating Certificate III in Tourism

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We know that life is busy, that's why our courses are designed to be flexible. Our mixed-mode delivery means you can complete components of your study online at a time that suits you.

Take advantage of our dual award offerings and get two qualifications instead of one. In most cases you will only need to complete a few additional units to qualify for the second certificate qualification. Save time, enhance your job prospects, and add value to your skill set with a dual award in travel and tourism.

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete units as per the list below.

SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 17 units: Core Competencies: 12 Elective Competencies: 5

SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 15 units: Core Competencies: 4 Elective Competencies: 11

Please note that some units listed below are recognised in both qualifications either as core or elective, you will only need to complete these units once to satisfy the requirements of this dual award.

• SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel
• SITTIND003 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry UNIT CODE : SITTIND003 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use current and emerging information on the tourism and travel industry. This includes industry structures, technology, laws and ethical issues specifically relevant to the tourism and travel industry. Tourism and travel personnel integrate this essential knowledge on a daily basis to work effectively in the industry.
• Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
• SITTTVL001 Access and interpret product information UNIT CODE : SITTTVL001 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access product information about travel products to fulfil sales or operational needs. It requires the ability to identify sources of information and to interpret specific details of the products.
• Access and interpret product information
• SITTTVL002 Provide advice on international destinations UNIT CODE : SITTTVL002 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and provide customer information and advice relating to international destinations and their features. It requires the ability to identify appropriate information sources and research destinations in order to develop and update a general destination knowledge base.
• Provide advice on international destinations
• SITTTVL003 Provide advice on Australian destinations UNIT CODE : SITTTVL003 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and provide customer information and advice relating to Australian destinations and their features. It requires the ability to identify appropriate information sources and research destinations in order to develop and update a general destination knowledge base.
• Provide advice on Australian destinations
• SITTTVL004 Sell tourism products or services UNIT CODE : SITTTVL004 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to proactively sell tourism products and services. It requires the ability to identify specific customer needs, suggest a range of products to meet those needs, provide current and accurate product information and close the sale.
• Sell tourism products or services
• SITTTVL005 Prepare customer quotations UNIT CODE : SITTTVL005 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to calculate the costs of products and services and to present quotations to customers. It requires the ability to provide quotations for products and services where business pricing has already been determined.
• Prepare customer quotations
• SITTTVL006 Book tourism products and process documentation UNIT CODE : SITTTVL006 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make and administer customer bookings for products and services. It requires the ability to administer all bookings from identification of customer booking requirements, through to finalisation and issue of documentation. This may include determining availability of the product or service, offering alternatives, accurately recording the booking details, interpreting all documentation requirements and preparing and despatching documents within designated deadlines.
• Book tourism products and process documentation
• SITTTVL007 Use a computerised reservations or operations system UNIT CODE : SITTTVL007 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a computerised reservations or operations system to create, maintain and administer bookings for products and services. The unit covers the required computer skills to use all system functions and capabilities and not the related sales skills, which are found in other units.
• Use a computerised reservations or operations system
• SITTTVL009 Construct international airfares UNIT CODE : SITTTVL009 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create flight itineraries and construct international airfares. It requires the ability to interpret flight information and conditions applicable to specific fares and to construct airfares that meet customer needs according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.
• Construct international airfares
• SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers UNIT CODE : SITXCCS014 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with and provide quality service to both internal and external customers. It requires the ability to establish rapport with customers, determine and address customer needs and expectations, and respond to complaints.
• Provide service to customers
• SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity UNIT CODE : SITXCOM007 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be socially aware when serving customers and working with colleagues. It requires the ability to communicate with people from a range of social and cultural groups with respect and sensitivity, and to address cross-cultural misunderstandings should they arise.
• Show social and cultural sensitivity
• SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices UNIT CODE : SITXWHS005 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into own workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security procedures and to participate in organisational work health and safety (WHS) management practices.
• Participate in safe work practices
• SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism

Elective units

• BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices UNIT CODE : BSBSUS211 Unit description : This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to measure, support and find opportunities to improve the sustainability of work practices.
• Participate in sustainable work practices
• SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms UNIT CODE : SIRXOSM002 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source information on, and work according to, a range of ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms for business purposes.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
• SITTTVL011 Provide specialist advice on cruises UNIT CODE : SITTTVL011 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop detailed knowledge of cruise operations, products and destinations and to provide information and advice to customers on extended cruise options.
• Provide specialist advice on cruises
• SITXCOM006 Source and present information UNIT CODE : SITXCOM006 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct basic research and present information in response to an identified need.
• Source and present information
• SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks UNIT CODE : SITXWHS006 Unit description : This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify hazards, assess the associated workplace safety risks, take measures to eliminate or minimise those risks, and document all processes.
• Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

All of your study will be done online and you can work through your studies at your own pace. You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect.  Learn more

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You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements.

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7 Best Online Travel Agent Training Programs

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With online studies, your career as a travel agent starts with a laptop, access to the internet, and a click.

If you spend hours daydreaming about the perfect vacation and love being a part of every last planning detail, a career in travel is right for you.

If you want smooth sailing and to help vacationers’ trips go off without a hitch, a travel agent career is for you.

Start turning travel dreams into a reality for clients.

How do you get the certification and training you need to launch a career as a travel agent?

Check out these best online travel agent training programs.

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Most online courses prepare you to sit for the Travel Agent Proficiency TAP exam to earn your travel and tourism certification.

The TAP test takes two hours to complete.

The test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.

Or, continue your education to get your Bachelor of Science BS degree in hospitality.

After obtaining the necessary credentials, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 66,300 jobs in travel await those who pursue them, with an anticipated 3 percent job growth.

Travel agents earn an average of $46,400 annually, or $22.31 per hour.

The American Society of Travel Advisors, ASTA, and The Travel Institute developed the TAP certification examination.

Pass the TAP to launch your travel agent career.

Earn your TAP certification and then continue your education by attaining your Certified Travel Associate CTA certification.

Or, specialize in specific types of travel like the following:

• Family travel
• Accessible travel
• Rural tourism
• Pet-friendly travel
• Cruise lines
• Sustainable travel
• Eco-friendly travel
• Solo travel
• Luxury travel
• Romantic getaways
• Destination weddings
• Honeymoon travel

Take a look at the best options for online travel agent training programs.

Check out the following top online training programs:

Penn Foster Online offers courses at levels from high school to college degrees.

Learn everything you need to understand about the travel and tourism industry through this accredited school.

Penn Foster offers an affordable and accredited online Travel Agent Career Diploma.

The program prepares students for entry-level travel agent careers.

Study at your own pace with access to a dedicated faculty.

The Penn Foster online program prepares students for the TAP Travel Agent Proficiency certification exam.

Studying through Penn Foster also allows you free enrollment in a Destination Specialist course at The Travel Institute to help prepare you for the Destination Specialist certification exam.

Fast-paced learners complete the course in as short of time as nine months.

The average student takes 15 months to prepare for work as a travel agent.

Go on to work in an agency, a tour company, an airline, or any travel agent capacity.

The travel agent certificate online program usually costs $989.

Catch a sale to find it as low as $799.

The Travel Institute has a history of preparing individuals for successful and rewarding careers in the travel industry since 1964.

More than 25,000 students claim success through learning with The Travel Institute.

With more than 50 years of training travel agents, the Travel Institute offers certification as a non-profit organization.

The online program aims to develop travel professionals who will better the industry and benefit travelers.

The online training offers their own TRIPKIT Travel Industry Introductory Program.

The Travel Institute also offers certification courses and training in areas of specialization in the travel industry.

Before deciding on a course, sign up for one of many free Webinars.

Gain a solid foundation of knowledge to kick-start your career in travel in up to 12 months of study.

Become a Certified Travel Counselor CTC for $550.

Or, if you already have five years of industry experience, take the Fast Track course.

The Travel Institute also offers Certified Travel Associate CTA and Certified Travel Industry Executive CTIE courses.

Stratford Career Institute is privately owned and established in 1991.

The Institute offers quality at-home vocational training programs to students in North America.

Stratford foresaw the need for emerging education for busy adults and offers distance learning.

SCI provides the opportunity for students to learn in the convenience of their own home with a flexible schedule.

This online school is a member of the United States Distance Learning Association, the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education, and the International Council for Open and Distance Education ICDE.

SCI also has academic affiliations with Institutional Accountants ICIA and The Travel Institute.

If you love to travel and want to turn travel planning into your career, Stratford Career Institute online offers a comprehensive travel and tourism course.

Learn the basics and then move into more advanced topics.

Delve into sales and marketing with this self-paced course.

Complete the course in a year or shorter.

Some students are ready for the next step after six months.

The Stratford Career Institute Travel and Tourism online course will prepare you to sit for the TAP test.

Learn everything you need about landing a job and continuing work as a successful travel agent for $1,049.

Catch the course on sale for $499 during Black Friday or other sales throughout the year.

The Travel Agent Campus is a highly sought-after travel agent/advisor online training and certification program.

Train with lessons developed by innovators of their independent home-based travel agent learning platform.

Learn from instructors who offer more than 30 years of training to those new to the travel business.

The Travel Agent Campus allows you to work at your own pace.

Learn everything you need to know to earn your online travel agent certification in two weeks.

Or, take less time.

Most students finish the course in about three to ten days.

Pay $995 in full, or break it down into monthly payments.

Once you start your travel career, earn as much as 70 percent to 90 percent commission.

Learn at home about the vast travel industry and tourism at your own pace in partnership with TPI Travel Planners International.

Get started in your career of planning, researching, and booking trips with the help of this online course.

Grand Canyon University GCU offers a private for-profit university.

GCU is the largest Christian university in the world, teaching 70,000 online students and 20,000 on-campus learners.

Take your time and earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management.

By attaining a BS in Hospitality Management, you open doors to a solid career in travel.

With Grand Canyon University, earn your degree after studying 120 credit hours at approximately $485 per credit.

The online courses each last eight weeks and are self-paced.

You may participate in Web chat sessions or view lectures online throughout the courses.

If you have already earned college credit, transfer credit hours to reduce your overall expenses.

Apply for scholarships to save more on tuition costs. Also, enjoy extensive discounted tuition for active military personnel.

Study online to receive your travel consultant certificate from a program featured by Oprah, ABC, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal.

IAP Career College offers a private online career learning opportunity.

This online college allows students to develop skills to advance their careers or start a business.

Learn the principles and techniques of the travel industry through an affordable online program.

IAP Career College online Travel Consultant Certificate Course takes approximately six weeks to complete.

Some students get done faster, by four weeks.

Others take a full 12 weeks to complete.

Work online at your own pace without teaching assistance.

The IAP course costs approximately $377.

Catch a special sale to get it for as inexpensive as $149.00.

Ashworth College offers career education that teaches practical skills employers want without breaking the bank.

This online school is among the most affordable online schools available to gain travel agent certification.

All of the career-focused courses at Ashworth College include books, lessons, study guides, and academic guidance.

Earn your certification among more than 300,000 students who have graduated from Ashworth.

Ashworth College offers an online travel agent training program to prepare you for work in the travel industry.

The course of study covers reservations, customer service, and geography.

Study entirely at your own pace to prepare for the TAP test certification in less than a year.

Earn your travel and tourism diploma to work with planning tours and management positions.

Pay $989 with monthly payments of $799 paid in full.

Ready yourself to take the Travel Institute Travel Agent Proficiency Test after completing the course.

Ashworth College additionally provides a toolkit with resume templates and other resources to help you land a travel career.

Online travel agent training programs offer courses that teach everything you need to prepare you as a travel agent.

Some of the typical courses included in travel agent training programs include:

• Air travel ticketing, reservations, and baggage handling, including North American Air Travel
• Geographic studies, including popular travel destinations, cultures, customs, and top attractions while exploring the world
• Tourism and the History of tourism, including types of tourism and how travel impacts the economy
• TAP Travel Agent Proficiency Certification studies include customer service, consumer-focused professionalism, specialized travel sales techniques, marketing, office skills, and time management.
• Advanced skills in journey pricing and ticketing
• BSP Agent billing reports and agent remittance procedures
• Learn about required documents for international trips
• Intro to Tourism Management to establish a foundational understanding of the tourism business
• Delve into the challenges of the hospitality industry as a career
• Aspects of Transportation Learning how to navigate domestic and foreign transportation systems such as air, railway, or cruises
• Convention and Special Event Planning, including conferences, trade shows, arranging travel, lodging, booking the best venue, and organizing food services
• World Regions, including time zones, weather, and climate
• International Travel Documentation
• Customer-focused selling and understanding customer needs
• Accepting and processing payments
• Travel Insurance
• Car Rentals
• Tour Sales and Niche Marketing
• Hospitality
• Global Distribution System GDS and establishing Passenger Name Record PNR
• Career Options in Travel
• Types of Tours and Tour Operators
• Fares and ticketing
• How to start an at-home travel agency
• Business Ethics and writing skills
• The Art of listening and communicating

Several online colleges, universities, and career training centers offer a complete program to attain the skills needed in the travel industry.

One of the benefits of studying online is that you learn at your own pace.

Earning an online travel agent certification varies in how long it takes .

Spend a few days, two to three weeks, or stretch it out.

Combine your studies with an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree, and take two to four years.

Pursue one or all of the travel agent certifications, including the following:

• Travel Agent Proficiency TAP
• The Certified Travel Associate CTA – Requires one year of industry experience or completion of the Travel Agent Proficiency TAP exam.
• Certified Travel Counselor
• Certified Travel Industry Executive
• ASTA Verified Travel Advisor VTA from the American Society of Travel Advisors ASTA
• International Air Transport Association IATA
• Travel Industry Designator Service TIDS
• Certified Cruise Counselor CCC from the Cruise Lines International Association CLIA
• Accredited Cruise Counselor ACC
• Master Cruise Counselor MCC
• Elite Cruise Counselor ECC

Online training costs in the travel industry vary based on how long the program is, whether the institution is accredited, and any specializations you pursue.

It ranges in cost from approximately $100 to about $1,000 to complete certification.

Some online programs include an exam fee, so expect to spend about $2,000 or more.

Once you obtain the certification, expect ongoing studies to maintain the certification.

Agents must earn ten continuing education credits CEUs per year.

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Obtain your certification to start work in the travel and tourism industry fast .

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Travel Agent Courses

A Travel Agent organises travel arrangements on behalf of clients. You’ll determine their needs and provide information on available services. Travel Agents plan itineraries and schedules, make bookings and reservations and liaise with tourism providers to make sure their clients are catered for. You might investigate other issues such as travel insurance or vaccination requirements.

Travel Agents must be passionate about travel and willing to share their knowledge of travel destinations with their clients. It’s important you have strong communication skills and are good at customer service. Travel Agents must be organised and be able to multitask. You should be able to liaise with clients and service providers from a range of backgrounds.

Popular Travel Agent Courses

There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Travel Agent.

Possible job outcomes:

If you love travelling the planet why not become a travel consultant with the SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel? This nationally recognised training course opens the door to jobs with call centres, cruise lines, airlines, corporate travel companies, and travel agencies. Skills include: using computer reservation systems, providing advice on Australian and international destinations, arranging international flights and travel, making bookings, preparing quotes, engaging with customers, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, travel career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..

Average duration: 6 months.

The Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) focuses on the essential skills needed in the ever-growing tourism sector, one of the world's largest service industries. Students will learn about destination marketing and the sustainable management of tourism locales, equipping them with the expertise to contribute effectively to economic development in various global destinations..

Average duration: 3 years.

The Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality, and Events develops an understanding of research and practice in these fields as intricate business sectors. This course equips students with sought-after skills such as digital fluency, sustainability, resilience, and futures thinking, with an emphasis on tropical environments. It is designed for those seeking to excel in the dynamic and evolving areas of tourism, hospitality, and event management, providing a comprehensive foundation for a successful career in these interconnected industries. .

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a travel agent earn.

In Australia, a full time Travel Agent generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a Travel Agent?

Employment numbers in this industry have remained stable in recent years. There are currently 19,800 people working as a Travel Agent in Australia compared to 19,200 five years ago. Travel Agents may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a Travel Agent?

If you’re interested in working as a Travel Agent, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Travel. This course will give you the skills to sell tourism products and services to a range of clients. You’ll cover a range of topics including providing advice on travel destinations, preparing quotes, making bookings and processing travel documents.

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within travel agent. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

Travel Agent

Reservations Agent

$960 weekly pay

Tour Advisor

Tourism Officer

Airline Customer Service Agent

$1,150 weekly pay

Tourism Consultant

$1,007 weekly pay

Travel Consultant

Reservations Manager

$1,400 weekly pay

Senior Travel Consultant

$1,500 weekly pay

Tour Operations Manager

Travel Agency Manager

$1,440 weekly pay

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